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8 Web server
The evaluation unit is equipped with an integrated web server that allows to
● read the UID of the RFID tag
● read from the User data area of the RFID tag
● write to the User data area of the RFID tag
● update the firmware of the evaluation unit
● update the firmware of the read/write heads
The settings are made via a web browser, e .g . Microsoft Internet Explorer® as from V7 .0
To access the Web server following preconditions need to be fulfilled
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EtherCAT master with integrated EtherCAT switch or EtherCAT switch ( e .g . Beckhoff CU1128, /
EK1122 )
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PC connected to the EtherCAT master or EtherCAT switch
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evaluation unit connected to EtherCAT master
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EoE protocol of the evaluation unit activated . The IP address setting of the evaluation unit must be in
the network address range of the PC .
► Open the web browser on the PC and enter the IP address which is set in the EoE settings of the
evaluation unit .
The evaluation unit must be at least in EtherCAT slave state “Preoperational” .
The actualization time of the Webpages depend on the EtherCAT bus cycle time and the data
traffic of the EtherCAT network . The actualization time can vary between 2…30 seconds .
8.1 Verify and set the IP address of the PC
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Activate menu "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties" .
The Windows menu "Internet protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" is accessible for example via:
Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings → Local Area
Connection → Properties.
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Select the menu item "Use the following IP address" .
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Verify and set the IP address, if necessary (here e .g . 192 .168 .0 .10) .
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Enter the subnet mask (255 .255 .255 .0) .
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Leave default gateway blank .
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Confirm the settings with [OK] .
